This Canadian Network has been established due to interest and initiatives underway for the implementation of CO2 capture and storage technologies. The application of CO2 capture and storage technologies to fossil fueled energy conversion processes raises a prospect for the implementation of technologies that contribute to near zero emissions of all forms of pollutant emissions and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (ZERO EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGIES). CCCSTN has been established to coordinate activities undertaken by various groups and/or entities working on research, development and demonstration of national CO2 Capture and Storage (CO2 C&S) initiatives.
As a signatory of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, Canada has a high level of commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is awaiting its ratification. The target is to reduce annual greenhouse gas emission to a level of minus 6% by 2008 - 2012, relative to the 1990 level. Under the 2000 Climate Change Action Plan, CO2 Capture and Storage has been identified as one of the measures that could contribute to a reduction in national GHG emissions. Several projects are currently underway in the area of CO2 C&S which involve public and private sector partnerships, and international collaboration, with several of these projects being led by the private sector.
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